Table 1 Intervention and monitoring performed by the helicopter emergency medical system crew listed by sub-units
Basic interventions and monitoring | Immobilisation and analgesia | Critical interventions | Airway management | Resuscitation | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intravenous (i.v.) access | Vacuum mattress | Intraosseous (i.o.) access | Tracheal intubation | Chest compressions | Cervical collar |
Peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) | Sedation | Emergency front of neck access (eFONA) | Facemask ventilation | Defibrillation | Vacuum splinting |
Electrocardiogram (ECG) | Analgesia | Chest needle decompression | Neuromuscular blocking agent (NMBA) | Mechanical chest compression device | Active rewarming (hot pads) |
Temperature | Reduction of a fracture or dislocation | Transcutaneous paceing | Capnography | Invasive or non-invasive blood pressure | |
Haemostasis | Vasopressors | Medication (Antiepileptic, Antiemetic, Tranexam acid, Antiarrhythmic, Antihypertensive, etc.) |